There varied cargoes have been known about, but the use of amphorae to transport wine (and nothing else) *may* have been thought by someone sometime. The writer of the article already got the degree and he’s got being graded. :’)
The amphorae were nice and cheap to make, and over great distances, they might not be re-used. A hill next to the site of ancient Carthage was believed to be either part of the town (a “tell”) or a natural feature, and turned out to be a trash pile made up primarily of discarded amphorae. :’)
Thanks for the clarification. I’ve heard about amphorae tras heap before.
Right. I’ve heard they think some of the ancient civilizations might have used these one-time ships to move large stones for monuments.